4 Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HR is a freehold semi-detached property built before 1900. The property offers approximately 538 square feet of living space. In this location, properties of similar size usually have one bedroom.

The estimated current market value of the property is £275,758 , which equates to approximately £512 per square foot. It was last sold on 28 Apr 2023 for £260,000. Since then, the value has increased by £15,758, representing a 6.1% increase, or approximately 2.3% per year.

The current estimated value of £275,758 is:

  • 46.2% lower than the average property price on Plantation Road
  • 37.5% lower than the average in the LU7 3HR postcode area
  • and 24.4% lower than the average price for Leighton Buzzard as a whole

Based on EPC inspection history, this property has been mostly owner-occupied (3 out of 3 inspections). This suggests the property has typically been lived in by its owners, which often reflects longer-term residency and more consistent maintenance.

At the most recent EPC inspection on 3 June 2014, the property was recorded as owner-occupied.

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About Property

Type
Semi-Detached House
Built
before 1900
Interior Size
538 sq ft
Tenure
Freehold
Price (estimate)
£275,758
Price Per sq ft (estimate)
£512
Bedroom Count (estimate)
1 bedroom

EPC Summary

4 Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, South Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, LU7 3HR has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of E, based on the latest assessment carried out on 3 Jun 2014.

This property uses a gas-fired boiler and radiators, connected to the mains gas supply, as its main heating source. Hot water is provided from the main heating system, though the cylinder has no thermostat. The windows are single glazed and double glazed.

The previous EPC assessment was conducted on 30 May 2009, when the property was rated D. The current rating of E reflects a decline in energy efficiency of 28.3%.

Since the previous assessment, several changes were observed:

  • The main heating energy efficiency changing from very good to good, while the heating system type remained the same (boiler and radiators, mains gas).
  • The hot water system was changed from from main system to from main system, no cylinder thermostat, with its energy efficiency changing from very good to average.
  • The roof construction or insulation changed from pitched, 100 mm loft insulation to pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation, improving energy efficiency from average to very good.
  • The wall construction or insulation changed from sandstone, as built, no insulation (assumed) to granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed), with no change in energy efficiency (very poor).
  • The windows were upgraded from fully double glazed to single glazeddouble glazing.
  • The lighting was updated from low energy lighting in 83% of fixed outlets to low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets, with efficiency changing from very good to average.
Heating Type
Boiler and radiators, mains gas
Good
Hot Water
From main system, no cylinder thermostat
Average
Roof
Pitched, 300+ mm loft insulation
Very Good
Walls
Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed)
Very Poor
Windows
Single glazeddouble glazing
Very Poor
Lighting
Low energy lighting in 33% of fixed outlets
Average

Compared to LU7 3HR

26 th / 38
Price Rank
38% lower than average
20 th / 22
Size Rank
44% smaller than average
3 rd / 22
Price Per Sq FT Rank
12% higher than average

Compared to other properties in LU7 3HR , this house's estimated value ranks 26th out of 38. Based on price per square foot, it ranks 3rd out of 22 properties. This suggests a relatively high price per square foot, which may reflect quality, location, or recent upgrades. In terms of size, this home ranks 20th out of 22 properties in its postcode area.

Sale History

Today
£275,758
streetscan.co.uk estimate
+6 %
28 Apr 2023
£260,000
Leasehold
+42.1 %
21 Aug 2014
£183,000
Leasehold
+60.5 %
22 May 2009
£114,000
Leasehold
+29.6 %
25 Jan 2002
£87,995
Leasehold
+94.5 %
30 May 1997
£45,250
Leasehold

Area Insights

Similar Properties Sold Nearby

63 Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HJ
rooms: 3
size: 560 sq ft
sale price: £125,000
sale date: 31 Oct 2003

Data Sources

The property at 4 Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HR appears five times in the Land Registry records, with the latest transaction recorded on 28 Apr 2023. It also has three Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) entries, the earliest dating back to 3 Jun 2014. We use this data, to estimate the property's characteristics and current market value.

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